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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,073.22, 863,974.92 and 339,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,073.22, 863,974.92 and 339,589.18 is: 468,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,073.22 : 863,974.92 = 339,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,073.22/863,974.92 = 339,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,073.22x = 863,974.92 × 339,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,073.22x = 293,396,534,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,396,534,623.37/626,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,629.75

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